‘Fantastic again’: Wayne Rooney blown away by 21-year-old Arsenal player
Wayne Rooney has raved about Arsenal and England international star Bukayo Saka on talkSPORT (9:09am, November 11, 2022).
The Manchester United legend has said that Saka has been superb for Arsenal so far this season.
Rooney made the comments about the 21-year-old Arsenal attacker while discussing his chances of starting for England at the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar.
The former England international forward believes that Three Lions head coach Gareth Southgate will include Saka in his starting lineup for their opening match in Qatar.
Saka has been playing out wide for Arsenal this season.
WAYNE ROONEY ON ARSENAL AND ENGLAND STAR BUKAYO SAKA
Rooney said: “Saka has been fantastic again this season for Arsenal.”
IMPRESSIVE
In our opinion, Bukayo Saka is one of the best players in the Premier League and is a key figure at Arsenal.
The 21-year-old is able to play as a winger, wing-back or midfielder.
Saka has been playing out wide for the Gunners this season and is one of the first names on Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s teamsheet when he is fit and available.
The Arsenal no. 7 has scored four goals and provided six assists in 13 Premier League matches so far this season.
Saka has made two starts and four substitute appearances in the UEFA Europa League for the North London club so far this campaign, scoring one goal in the process.